Verse 4:Finally, be strong in the Lordand in his mighty power.Put on the full armor of God,so that you can take your standagainst the devil’s schemes.Ephesians 6:10-11 NIV

Verse 3:Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world,but be transformedby the renewing of your mind.Then you will be ableto test and approvewhat God's will is--His good, pleasingand perfect will.Romans 12:2

Sunday, February 20, 2011

(I somehow landed on a different passage for Verse 3 last time around after I had already posted. So while this looks like a duplicate, it's not! The verse I actually memorized as Verse 3 is included below).

Saturday, January 1, 2011

The title of this post isn't terribly spiritual-sounding, but it's really what I hope to do in many ways, some simple things, some deeper that no one else may ever even know. It's a new year offering (another) new start. Praise God His mercies are new every morning!

One of the simpler (but evasive to me) things I plan to stick with is scripture memorization. It was so powerful when I maintained that practice faithfully in the past, so I have no idea why I let it slip. I remember a quote from a Beth Moore study about Satan using fatigue and discouragement to keep us from fighting back with power... well, no more! (Okay, yes, I'm sure I'll face fatigue and discouragement, but I hope not to let it keep me from fighting effectively in the battle!)

Below is the first verse of 24 I hope to memorize this year, along with reading through the Bible--both goals I've attempted and failed repeatedly. By God's grace, this will be the year of completion!